CastImage for Chrome

Share images on a Chromecast

CastImage for Chrome - Easy Chromecast Image Sharing

CastImage for Chrome is a versatile extension designed for sharing images directly to a Chromecast. Users can cast images via a 'Cast Image...' context menu, capture an image of their current tab, or upload a local image file for casting. It also has an experimental feature that enables casting URL. The extension fulfills the need for an easy and efficient way for one or more individuals to cast images directly from their Chrome browsers to a shared CastImage session on a Chromecast device.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 2.83
(12)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2014-06-17)
Creation date: 2014-06-17
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • background
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 313.34K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 20,422 ▲ 456
Other rankings
#6477 in Just for Fun ▼ 117

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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The CastImage extension allows one or more people to cast images from their Chrome browsers to a shared CastImage session running on a Chromecast.

Images can be cast:

  • using a 'Cast Image...' context menu entry
  • taking a snapshot of the current tab
  • uploading a local image file

A new EXPERIMENTAL feature allows you to 'cast a URL' rather than just an image.

CastImage is also available as an Android on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appspot.castimage

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very nice simple app
  • Allows casting of images and web pages
Cons
  • Does not work for some users
  • Can only add one image at a time
  • Requires changing HDMI each time
Most mentioned
  • Does not work
  • Very nice simple
  • Can only add one image at a time
User reviews
how do you cast it
by Jariwala's, 2022-04-16
Does not work
by j8av8r, 2017-07-07
Works, but I can only add one image at a time. I want to be able to add a whole folder.
by Silent Hunter, 2017-01-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

CastImage for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

CastImage for Chrome is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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